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• Bid for motorbikes on walking lane rejected after wave of opposition

  A bid to allow motorbikes to use a lane reserved for walkers, cyclists and horseriders has been blocked after decisionmakers declared it would be against policies aimed at encouraging health and wellbeing.

• Developer bids to create 14 small-scale industrial units at major Devon hub

  Plans have been submitted by an Exeter-based firm for 14 small-scale industrial units at a major Devon hub.

• Six e-bikes seized and four arrested as part of police crackdown in Exeter

  Officers in Exeter seized six e-bikes and made four arrests as part of efforts to tackle antisocial behaviour and organised crime. On 12 March, neighbourhood police conducted an operation targeting illegally modified e-bikes in the city.

• East Devon commits to delivering infrastructure-first new community despite “frustrating” Government decision

  East Devon District Council and Devon County Council are challenging the government’s decision not to select Marlcombe for the next phase of the national New Towns programme, as consultations are launched by the housing ministry today.

• Exeter finds funds to revamp run-down leisure centre

  Developer contributions for Exeter homes could help fund a £6m Wonford leisure centre revamp. Sport England may add a third, creating a new hub in the city’s most deprived area with poor health and low activity levels.

• Tussle brewing over controversial employment site for Devon town

  Proposals have been submitted for a major Ottery St Mary site to allow storage, offices, professional services or light industry. East Devon District Council’s planning committee will debate it on 24 March amid local disagreement despite officer approval.

• Council recognised for green travel initiative

  Staff at Exeter City Council are celebrating after being Highly Commended at the Exeter Sustainability Awards. The team was recognised for working with Great Western Railway and partners to encourage train travel to the city’s green spaces.

• Exeter awarded £20m Pride in Place funding for neighbourhoods

  Exeter has secured £20 million in Pride in Place funding to strengthen communities. The investment will be spent over ten years in Whipton and Heavitree, giving residents a central role in decision-making to reflect local needs, ideas and ambitions.